Power facts in electric cars

From Tesla Motors’ Roadster185 kW 0-14’000 RPM

one speed gearAll data from the Tesla users blog

Power required vs. stable speed

Europe’s Europe’s highway highway speed rangespeed range

Energy absorbed per mile vs. speed

From 18 kWh/100 km @ 105 kmh

Up to 25 kWh/100 km @ 140 kmh

Range vs. stable speed

Current capabilitiesCurrent capabilitiesFrom 210 to 290 kmhFrom 210 to 290 kmh@ EU highway speed@ EU highway speed

Better here:Better here:400 to 500 km 400 to 500 km range @ EU range @ EU highway speedshighway speeds

Sources of energy loss

Air conditioning…

« Sweet spot » of performance« Sweet spot » of performance@ 50 kmh@ 50 kmh

Aerodynamic dragAerodynamic drag